Complementary Medicine

Mind-Body Interventions

These techniques develop the mind's ability to help the body to heal or keep itself well. Some of these techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, were in the past considered complementary medicine and are now a part of conventional medicine in the United States.

• Aromatherapy
• Autogenic training
• Biofeedback
• Guided imagery
• Humor therapy
• Hypnosis
• Light therapy
• Meditation
• Music therapy
• Prayer
• Tai chi and qi gong
• Yoga

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS	Last Updated: June 27, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
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